LONDON: Premier League clubs are facing a backlash after Liverpool tapped into public funds during the coronavirus pandemic while FIFA on Monday ...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking in February - his federaton is urging clubs and players to reach agreement on wage cuts. AFP/Attila KISBENEDEKLONDON: Premier League clubs are facing a backlash after Liverpool tapped into public funds during the coronavirus pandemic while FIFA on Monday urged players and clubs to reach agreement over wage reductions.
European champions Liverpool, who recorded pre-tax profits of £42 million in February, announced their decision to furlough some non-playing staff on Saturday, becoming the fifth Premier League club to do so.The controversial move comes with no sign of a deal between Premier League clubs and players' representatives on a pay cut.
Under the scheme, the British government pays 80 per cent of wages. Liverpool said they would top up the remaining 20 per cent. Manchester City, bankrolled by Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Mansour, said they would not be using the government's job retention scheme, with Manchester United reportedly set to follow their example.FIFA on Monday urged clubs and players to reach agreement on taking wage reductions in order to protect clubs who are suffering financial damage, sources at world football's governing body said.
The English top-flight is lagging behind other European leagues. In Spain, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid players have agreed to pay cuts of 70 per cent. "In my opinion it is now a no-win situation," he said in a newspaper column."Whatever way you look at it, we're easy targets."
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